Cherylynn N.
Yelp
"Slice, slice baby!"
Just when I thought parachute pants were long gone, Flour + Water Pizza Shop's tagline got me doing the running man...without the pants. Well, at least in my mind. "Ice Ice Baby" will forever live rent free in my mind.
Flour + Water Pizza Shop is the newest pizzeria to open in the city from the highly acclaimed Flour + Water Team. They're known to be the pioneers of handmade pastas in the city.
Their 5th resto/shop is open for takeout, indoor, and dog-friendly outdoor dining. Delivery to come. They're open all day and have a pizza window so it's perfect for grabbing a slice on the go or before/after the game (3 minute walk from Oracle Park).
Walk-in only, no rezzies.
M E N U
Cal-Italian Cuisine: Starters/Salads ($7-$18), 13 inch Red/White Pies ($19-$24), and Soft Serve ($8). You can make any pie Sicilian style or GF for +$2.
Takeout window: "Big slice", Sicilian style ($8-$10/slice).
It looks like only bottled drinks are available for now. Beer, wine, and cocktails to come (full liquor license).
6.5% SF mandate added to all bills.
F O O D
* Garlic Fries w/ cacio e pepe dip ($8)
A bit thicker than your standard cut. Crispy but could have been warmer. Barely any garlic flavor. IMO, garlic fries should make your breath hum.
* Calabrian Chicken Wings ($18): https://tinyurl.com/5n6vmcxp
- Choice of ranch or bleu cheese
You can't have pizza without wings, amirite?
The nekkid wings were meaty and juicy with a thin crispy skin. Delicious fruity, smoky calabrian chili glaze. Mildly spicy. The housemade ranch is thick and creamy with a good tang. Served with fresh, crunchy carrots and celery sticks.
* Cacio e Pepe Pie w/ fresh mozzarella, pecorino cream, fontina, garlic, black pepper ($22): https://tinyurl.com/2cru8xmt
- Add sausage (+$4)
- Add side pickled jalapenos (+$2)
Inspired by the iconic Roman pasta dish, the cacio e pepe pie was full of rich, cheesy flavor. The savory morsels of sausage balanced the creamy base while the acid from the side of pickled jalapeño gave a pleasant spicy tang. The crust is like a mix of Neapolitan and NY style pizza, crisp exterior crust with nice puffed blisters and good chew, while the bottom was foldable.
Once you lift a slice, the cheesy cream oozes off like lava so you can use that as a dip for the crusts.
Room for improvement: More cracked black pepper to offset the richness and there could have been more sausage.
S E R V I C E
Fast casual service with cashier, kiosks, or tableside QR codes for ordering. Prompt food service for weekday lunch. Clean up after yourself once done.
Most staff were very friendly but one person who maybe was having a bad day was hurried and dismissive when I asked about a missing item and for takeout boxes. The other employee behind the counter who ended up helping me was much kinder.
A M B I A N C E
Modern and colorful with bright oranges and lime greens. There's about six tables for indoor dining and 10 tables in the courtyard patio.
P A R K I N G
Nearest lot is Pier 48 - Lot A. Park near LuxFit side, it's just steps away. $3.75/hour on non-event days.
Overall, there's no shortage of solid pizza shops in the city but Flour + Water Pizza Shop is a good addition to Mission Rock/Mission Bay for those who live/work in the area and game-goers.